Matt wrote:
ML> extra $$
ML>Message-ID: <odavi3clfl5.fsf@mini.house>
ML>Two00mph@aol.com writes:
ML>> The only advantage to having a round arch car is that you may be
ML>> able to use a rear wheel with a wider offset and minimize tire rub.
ML>Aesthetically, I think the round rear arch finally looks right after
ML>all the years of square arches.
ML>> Generally, pre- 68 cars are worth more.. steel dash, no smog, chrome
ML>> bumpers, no side markers, etc.
ML>Agreed. I am buying a '72 bodyshell to use as a basis to rebuild my
ML>Midget (street car). I love the round-wheel-arches, but hate the late
ML>dash. I plan to make a wood dash, anyway, so I can have a decent
ML>number of badges and a glovebox. I'll probably go with my '70
ML>bumpers, as I like the split rear bumper. Perhaps no front bumper.
ML>I'd like ditch the wind-up windows someday, too, maybe. Anyone know
ML>if this is possible? I'm sure you all think I'm quite nuts.
You know, I thought I was the only one who liked the idea of no ( very
little ) front bumper. I considered the rear, over rider only type
set-up from a bug-eye to keep it legal. It would kind of open up the
front end. Would dash sounds like a good idea, but first I'm going to
follow up on that one guy's idea (a padded dash with all the foam
removed and wrinkled paint added ) he said he got the idea when he saw
a burned out car in the bone yard. That would make switch/guage
installation real easy !
John
71 midget
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